Sheffield United - Derby County predictions

With the 1.67 being what they are, we don’t expect anything other than a home win. Pulling off anything else would be a gargantuan task for Derby County, so we’d stay away unless you’re looking for a long shot on purpose.

With a matchup like this, it seems like we already know the outcome. Derby stand little chance of achieving anything except an appearance. Most bookies price an away win for this match at 5.00, marking an insurmountable difference.

The hosts faced off against Hull City in the previous round, which was a relatively favourable matchup considering they also played away. Most bookmakers online expected the game to be relatively close, but we instead saw complete domination by Sheffield United, who were leading throughout the game and ended on a decisive 0:2 score.

The Rams confirmed the HT/FT market in the previous round with a narrow 1:0 victory. The pre-match betting odds for them winning were set at 3.44, which means it wasn’t the easiest of matchups either.

Based on their recent performance, Derby County’s largest issue seems to be defence, especially in away games. With 6 conceded goals in their 3 previous visiting matches, Over 3.5 Goals markets seem like a solid betting option.

Fortunately, both teams will be able to give their all this Saturday. Neither squad has been affected by injuries or suspensions, allowing the coaches to work with all the tools at their disposal.

And Under 2.5 Goals is the perfect wager for this fixture. A quick glance at these teams’ statistics will tell you all you need to know about their concession rates, which is why it’s a fairly safe bet, generally priced at around 1.91.